by VDT Attorneys | Jul 23, 2024 | Cyber security, Cyber-attack, Cybercrime, Email Compromise, Fraud, Security, Technology
Although the intended reasons behind cybercrime may vary, the objective is primarily to cause financial harm, gain financial benefit, access data, or damage the reputation of a business. It should also be kept in mind that while large businesses and corporations are...
by Jan Van Wyk | Oct 23, 2023 | Compliance, Cyber security, Cybercrime, Data Security, Information Technology, Technology
With apps, online platforms, social media and the increasing reliance on and use of technology in everything we do continue to expand exponentially, it is no surprise that the prevalence of cybercrime parallels this exponential growth. Add in the growing...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 21, 2022 | Consumer, Data privacy, Data Protection, Technology
The above situation will probably sound familiar to most business owners around the world as businesses have adopted a range of remote, flexible and hybrid working models for their businesses. But, is there a greater risk in staff working more remotely and your...
by VDT Attorneys | May 8, 2017 | Advertising, Business, Commercial, Information, Marketing, POPI, Technology
Direct marketing practices are considered to be a legitimate business interest for many businesses worldwide and are used primarily for attracting new clients. There are, however, certain do’s and don’ts when it comes to direct marketing practices in South Africa,...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 5, 2017 | Harassment, Information, Technology
In terms of the Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (“the Act”), harassment is seen as conduct that takes place repetitively over a period of time to constitute harassment. However, our courts have recently held that for a victim to be granted protection under the...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 8, 2017 | Data Protection, Information, Technology
A harsh reality of the world today is the growing international threat (and industry) of cybercrime. Cyber criminals have become highly sophisticated with mechanisms, platforms and scams that are targeted and very difficult for an ordinary user to spot. Our world...
